Schools in South Bend, Indiana (2025)
39 schools · 16,158 students · 31 public, 8 charter · median Enrollment 399.
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Ranked schools in South Bend
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 169Swanson Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 262LaSalle AcademySouth Bend · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 362Excel Center - South BendSouth Bend · Charter High11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 296 students
- 457Career Academy High SchoolSouth Bend · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 556Kennedy AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 649Purdue Polytechnic High School South BendSouth Bend · Charter High61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 138 students
- 747Rise Up Academy at EgglestonSouth Bend · Public High67.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 149 students
- 846Adams High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,966 students
- 945Marshall Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 1042Success Academy at Boys and Girls ClubSouth Bend · Charter Elementary68.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 113 students
- 1142Riley High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High23% Math proficiency · 1,238 students
- 1238Career Academy Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Charter Middle23% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 1332Darden Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 1432Jefferson Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 1531Paramount School of Excellence South BendSouth Bend · Charter Elementary75.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 476 students
- 1631McKinley Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 1728Clay International AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 1826Edison Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 1926Coquillard Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 2026Washington High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 795 students
- 2125Nuner Fine Arts AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 2225Marquette Montessori AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 2324Dickinson AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 2424Wilson Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 2524Lincoln Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 2624Muessel Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 2722Navarre Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 2821Jackson Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 2920Madison S.T.E.A.M. AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 3020Harrison Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 555 students
- 3119Monroe Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 519 students
- 3215Success Academy Primary SchoolSouth Bend · Charter Elementary19% Math proficiency · 610 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanson Traditional School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 2 | LaSalle Academy South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 3 | Excel Center - South Bend South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 61.5 Top 50% | 11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 296 |
| 4 | Career Academy High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 57.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 5 | Kennedy Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 6 | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 48.5 Lower 50% | 61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 138 |
| 7 | Rise Up Academy at Eggleston South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 67.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 149 |
| 8 | Adams High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,966 |
| 9 | Marshall Traditional School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 10 | Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.2 Lower 50% | 68.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 113 |
| 11 | Riley High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 1,238 |
| 12 | Career Academy Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 38.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 13 | Darden Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 14 | Jefferson Traditional School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 15 | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 31.1 Lower 50% | 75.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 476 |
| 16 | McKinley Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 17 | Clay International Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 18 | Edison Middle School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 19 | Coquillard Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 20 | Washington High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 795 |
| 21 | Nuner Fine Arts Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 22 | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 23 | Dickinson Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 24 | Wilson Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 25 | Lincoln Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 26 | Muessel Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 27 | Navarre Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 28 | Jackson Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 29 | Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 30 | Harrison Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 555 |
| 31 | Monroe Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 32 | Success Academy Primary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 14.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 610 |
Other schools in South Bend
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
22.6
Clay High School
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students
9.7
Warren Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
0 students
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Lafayette Early Childhood Center
South Bend · Public other · Grades PK–PK
6 students
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South Bend SNAP
South Bend · Public other · Grades PK–PK
87 students
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South Bend Virtual School
South Bend · Public other · Grades K–12
291 students
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Studebaker Center
South Bend · Public other · Grades PK–12
0 students
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The Portage School of Leaders
South Bend · Charter other · Grades 9–11
61 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in South Bend?
Swanson Traditional School is the highest-ranked school in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in South Bend?
South Bend has 39 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high, 5 other) educating 16,158 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in South Bend?
The median Enrollment across schools in South Bend is 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.